Bronze griffin protome
Griffin protome as a decorative attachment on the rim of a bronze cauldron. This mythological creature in the form of a bird of prey had the symbolic purpose of warding off evil spirits. In the protome the casting technique was applied. The eyes were inlaid. 8th-7th century BC.
MUSÉE DE DELPHES
MUSÉE DE DELPHES
MUSÉE DE DELPHES
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